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Catholics at Villanova University, where Pope Leo XIV once attended, celebrate Mass

7:45am May 12, 2025

by Andrew Stelzer

Pope Leo XIV once attended Villanova University. Catholics packed the St. Thomas of Villanova church to celebrate Sunday Mass and the new pope.

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National

We find out what Georgia voters are thinking about ahead of November's election

by A Martínez

Georgia is a key swing state — it carries a lot of electoral votes. Only seven states have more. The Harris and Trump campaigns see it as key to their path to the presidency.

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World News

How families of hundreds of men missing in Bangladesh aim to get answers

by Diaa Hadid

Families of men who disappeared during the rule of the Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina hope for answers now that she's been ousted.

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World News

Exit interview: David Rennie ends 6 years covering Beijing for 'The Economist'

by Steve Inskeep

David Rennie, longtime China Bureau Chief of "The Economist," is leaving Beijing. In Part 1 of an exit interview with NPR's Steve Inskeep, Rennie talks about where the Chinese economy is headed.

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Economy

'Planet Money': What it means that the Fed is about to lower interest rates

by Kenny Malone

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates this week for the first time since it started raising them in response to inflation. One group in particular is watching: Homeowners.

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Fox News hangs in the balance as Rupert Murdoch confronts his kids in court

by Steve Inskeep

The future of Fox News — and the rest of the Murdoch media empire — is at stake in a trial this week in Reno, Nevada. Rupert Murdoch wants to change his will to consolidate his eldest son’s power.

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World News

Tracing the path of an artillery shell -- from Pa. factory to Ukraine's frontline

by Steve Inskeep

The journey U.S.-made ammunition make to the frontline in Ukraine is nearly 5,000 miles. We began in Pennsylvania, where workers make ammunition. Now we trace its path across the Atlantic.

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World News

Floods are causing thousands to flee towns and villages in Central Europe

by Rob Schmitz

Heavy rainfall that created flooding in several countries in Central Europe has led to the evacuations of tens of thousands, and the deaths of at least 16 people.

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National

The private entity that handles evictions in Philadelphia is expected to close

Private companies have handled many of Philadelphia's forced evictions. But after several evictions resulted in injury, insurance companies who covered the eviction business are walking away.

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National

The Great Salt Lake is drying up. Environmentalists want mandatory water cuts

by Kirk Siegler

In a Salt Lake City courtroom Tuesday, environmentalists suing Utah will accuse the state of not doing enough to prevent the Great Salt Lake from drying up.

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Arts

Aubrey Plaza plays the older, wiser version of herself in 'My Old Ass'

by Leila Fadel

In the new movie "My Old Ass," an 18-year-old girl is visited by her 39-year-old self, who provides guidance and an unexplained warning.

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World News

Morning news brief

by A Martínez

The man accused of planning to assassinate Donald Trump wanted to fight in Ukraine. Ohio state police to monitor schools in Springfield. Media magnate Rupert Murdoch is facing his children in court.

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National

Besides the postal service, what other options do voters have to cast early ballots

by Steve Inskeep

As early voting has begun, NPR's Steve Inskeep asks David Becker, executive director and founder of the nonpartisan Center for Election Innovation & Research, what options voters have to cast ballots.

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